Another Reason to Hate Starbucks: The World
There’s a Starbucks in my little corner of the world. That’s not unusual. But now, 50 yards away inside the Safeway Store where I shop, they’re building another Starbucks. Obviously,…
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Turkish Delight: A’jia Hotel, Turkey
Planning your next vacation? Need ideas? Consider Turkey. Since receiving an invitation to join the European Union, the country has introduced new money, hip restaurants, and stylish hotels. And one…
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Bavarian Beer Barrel Polka Fest: Erlangen, Germany
Bergkirchweih is the other beer festival, held in a hamlet in southern Germany, so it’s not as well-known as Octoberfest in Munich. Yet every year since 1755, more than a…
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First Round Draft Choices: Beer Festivals, CA & NV
Since we’re putting the spotlight on beer festivals this week, let’s raise a frosty, frothy mug to these upcoming spring salutes throughout the Golden and Silver States: • Beer Festival,…
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Kiwi Kwik Snacks: Kono Wine, New Zealand
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. While there, I’ve seen them sticking their tongues out and yelling as a form of self expression. But they also express…
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Sunday Brunch Bunch: The Inn of the Seventh Ray, LA
For years, Los Angelinos have lined up for vegan and raw food brunch at the romantic The Inn of the Seventh Ray, which is part bookstore, part restaurant and all…
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Tapas in France? Oui!: L’Atelier de Joel Robunchon, Paris
Looking for the the world’s best coffee shop cum sushi or tapas bar? You think you might find it in New York, LA or SF. But you’d be way wrong….
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Life of Luxury: Hotel Martinez: Cannes, France
What is the life of luxury? Could it be owning your own private jet with a pilot ready at a moment’s notice to whisk you away to your favorite Caribbean…
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A Rolling Stone Gathers No Palms: Keith Richards in Fiji
How many billionaires do you know who fall out of palm trees in Fiji? We know just one… Keith Richards, Rolling Stones guitarist. He was first hospitalized for a mild…
